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President of . Former Administrator . Proud husband and father of 3.

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rockefellerfoundation.org
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  1. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    Happening now: TIME's in conversation with on the urgency for countries like the U.S. to donate COVID-19 vaccines to underdeveloped countries

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    12 hours ago

    Happening now: featuring conversations with , , and more on the lessons learned in 2021

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  3. Retweeted
    Dec 9

    Today, amid a global pandemic, rising inequity, and environmental peril, democracy is stalling and — in many nations — sliding backwards. We welcome the Administration’s Summit for Democracy, opening today. Read 's statement here:

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  4. Dec 7

    Yesterday, announced $400M for global vaccine delivery. This marks an important step for . In the days, weeks, and months ahead we all must do what it takes to end the pandemic for everyone.

    . & USAID just announced Global VAX, an initiative to accelerate getting shots in arms in low and middle income countries around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, as part of $400 million in new U.S. assistance.
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  5. Dec 6

    Very sorry to hear about the passing of Fred Hiatt. Fred believed not only in the power of ideas but the power of all of us to see and make a better world. My condolences to his family.

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  6. Dec 3

    Congratulations to on this new role as part of 's expanding climate coverage. applauds the launch of AP’s climate initiative to enhance global understanding of climate change and its impact.

    I am thrilled to be taking on this new role. Over the last years, many colleagues have done great work documenting climatic and environmental shifts. I hope to build on that and put teammates in a great position to do even more.
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  7. Dec 3

    Ingenuity & innovation helped develop vaccines. Now, it’s time to share them with the world. So far, advanced economies have failed to deliver on their promise of , leaving the people at risk of variants like .

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  8. Dec 2

    As a member of the , I am calling on the international community and the to take urgent action to support Afghans at a deeply challenging time. The crisis is severe, but the international community can and should step up:

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  9. Dec 1

    Vaccine inequity is not only wrong, it’s risky. We need to improve our global vaccination process to end the pandemic for everyone. Read our joint statement w/

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  10. Nov 25

    At a critical moment for humanity, staff, partners, & grantees are working to bring about transformative change through , , public health, food, & economic opportunity. On Thanksgiving, I offer my sincere gratitude for your hard work.

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    Nov 18

    In July, responded to my Surgeon General’s advisory on health misinformation by committing $13.5 million in funding. Today, they delivered on their commitment with The Mercury Project, a research consortium dedicated to countering health mis- and disinformation.

    Announcing the | Today, the SSRC is proud to launch a global research consortium dedicated to combating the harmful health effects of mis- & disinformation, with the support of & . Learn more & apply:
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  12. Nov 19

    REGISTER | Today at 10:30 I’m joining , , , and at for a discussion on what happens next after .

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  13. Nov 18

    The world came together to respond to the at . Now it's time we do everything we can to meet those promises for people & the planet. was established to bring renewable electricity to the people that need it most ⬇️

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    Nov 17

    🔋 launched at , aiming for energy access for 1bn people & emissions savings of 4Gt by 2030. Hear from  & Sierra Leone Agriculture Minister Dr Abu Karim to learn more about the alliance & how it creates development opportunities in the global south.

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  15. Nov 16

    The Mercury Project is a first-of-its-kind consortium of researchers combating the harm of misinformation on public health. & highlight the critical role of communications and community engagement for the success of global public health programs.

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    Nov 1

    Jeff Bezos’ fund to fight climate change is joining a push spearheaded by the Ikea and Rockefeller foundations to unlock $100bn of funding to bring renewable energy to the world’s poorest people

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  17. Nov 15

    Today, 30M kids in the US rely on daily school meals. The new report from & on the true cost & value of US is a blueprint for using for food systems change.

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  18. Nov 12

    It was a pleasure joining on today to discuss how aims to accelerate investment in green energy transitions in order to avert carbon emissions and reach 1 billion underserved people with renewable power.

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    “For the first time in history, renewable energy technology makes it possible to reduce carbon emissions while increasing opportunity for people who live in developing countries.” RF's discusses the , launched at , on .
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    Nov 5

    Our team recorded a live episode of at 🌍 Energy Day: How to ensure are deployed to a billion of the most vulnerable? Here's & Per Heggenes of to say more ➡️

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    Nov 9

    Sun powered irrigation pumps can greatly improve yields, productivity, and income for over a million farming families in countries like Ethiopia 🇪🇹 - without wrecking their environment. Join the movement with :

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